"techno-erotic" meaning in English

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Adjective

Etymology: From techno- + erotic. Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|techno|erotic}} techno- + erotic Head templates: {{en-adj|-}} techno-erotic (not comparable)
  1. (informal) Regarding the association of computing technology with erotica. Tags: informal, not-comparable Synonyms: technoerotic

Alternative forms

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